Can he eat oatmeal more? They have a commercial that oatmeal has soluable fibers that can absorb cholesterol in the gut...he may also need to take medication from the doctor(if his liver is overproducing cholesterol). Beans, apples and other foods also have soluable fibers that might absorb cholesterol in the gut.

Here are some links on soluable fiber in foods and diabetes..

Soluable fibers (and diabetes)

http://www.konjacfoods.com/fiber/fiberos... (list of foods with soluable and insoluable fiber)

http://www.konjacfoods.com/fiber.htm (a fiber supplement)

Maybe you could make him some dietetic oatmeal cookies to carry with him to work?

He could also try buying Hummus spread sandwiches taken to work. Hummus is made from chickpeas, a type of bean that is a good source of calcium.It is in the refrigerated spread section in the deli of the grocery.

DIETETIC OATMEAL COOKIES

1 1/2 c. quick cooking oatmeal (uncookied)

2/3 c. melted butter

2 eggs, beaten

1 tbsp. liquid Sucaryl (or 2 tablets, crushed)

1 1/2 c. sifted flour

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 c. skin milk

1 tsp. vanilla

1/4 c. currants or raisins

Measure oatmeal into 1 quart mixing bowl, stir in melted butter, mixing well. Blend in combined beaten eggs and Sucaryl. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with combined milk and vanilla. Mix in currants or raisins. Drop by level teaspoonfuls on baking sheet. bake in 400 degree oven 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1710,1471...